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Wesson stands behind football bid

City Council President Herb Wesson on Tuesday cautioned against prematurely abandoning support for professional football in Los Angeles, saying he is convinced billionaire Philip Anschutz is sincere in his plans for bring a team to the L.A. Live site. Daily News.

“I talked with (Anschutz) after he made his decision to not sell AEG and he told me that he is continuing to actively pursue professional football and he has a number of other plans for Los Angeles,” Wesson said.

“I think we have to give him some room. Everything he and his company have promised has been accomplished. ”